Summary
A leaker recently revealed thatDoom: The Dark Agescould be released in May 2025.Doom: The Dark Agesis one of the most eagerly awaited first-party Xbox games of 2025, and fans of the franchise have been curious to know more about it, as official news has been scarce.
Doom: The Dark Ageswas unveiled during the Xbox Games Showcase, which happened in June 2024. The game is set to be a medieval-inspired prequel to the currentDoomgames, and it will offer new mechanics such as a shield weapon and the ability to ride a cyber dragon during combat. The reception of the announcement was generally very positive, with gamers praising the new take on the franchise and being excited about its upcoming launch.
Now, according to the leaker eXtas1s, Microsoft will showcaseDoom: The Dark Agesduring its upcoming Xbox Developer Direct in January 2025, and the game will have an official release date sometime in May 2025. Despite eXtas1s being a generally reliable leaker, gamers must take this information with a grain of salt. Hopefully, the release date will be officially confirmed in January, but it’s still too early to tell without actual confirmation from developer id Software.
Doom: The Dark Ages Is Rumored to Be Released in May 2025
Doom: The Dark Ageswas played by some gamers at QuakeCon 2024, and they had mostly positive impressions to share. According to some players who had a chance to try it out, weapons such as the nail gun can be used to pin enemies to the walls, and two new weapons were revealed: a double-barrel plasma shotgun and a single-barrel shotgun. Another interesting change is that the gameplay is slower than in previous games, as there’s a bigger focus on parrying attacks with the new shield weapon rather than dodging them.
The Dark Ageswill be available for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. Soon after its announcement,Doom: The Dark Agescaused controversy due to its PS5 release. Starting earlier in 2024, Xbox has been taking a somewhat inconsistent multi-platform approach, with some of its first-party titles being timed exclusives, such asIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, while others remain entirely on Xbox consoles. The full multi-platform release ofDoom: The Dark Ageswas a shock to some, though PlayStation fans were likely pleased following the announcement.
Independently on whenDoom: The Dark Ageswill be released,2025 is going to be a huge year for Xbox. WithDoomand games such asAvowed,The Outer Worlds 2,Gear of War: E-Day, andSouth of Midnighton the way, Microsoft is expected to have an exciting year.
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BECOME THE SLAYER IN A MEDIEVAL WAR AGAINST HELLDOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a dark fantasy/sci-fi single-player experience that delivers the searing combat and over-the-top visuals of the incomparable DOOM franchise, powered by the latest idTech engine.REIGN IN HELLAs the super weapon of gods and kings, shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the versatile Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original DOOM is famous for.STAND AND FIGHTExperience an epic story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage in this cinematic and action-packed story. Bound to serve as the super weapon of gods and kings, the DOOM Slayer fends off demon hordes as their leader seeks to destroy the Slayer and become the only one that is feared. Witness the creation of a legend as the Slayer takes on all of Hell and turns the tide of the war.DISCOVER UNKNOWN REALMSIn his quest to crush the legions of Hell, the Slayer must take the fight to never-before-seen realms. Mystery, challenges, and rewards lurk in every shadow of ruined castles, epic battlefields, dark forests, ancient hellscapes, and worlds beyond. Armed with the viciously powerful Shield Saw, cut through a dark world of menace and secrets in id’s largest and most expansive levels to date.
